| Region | |
|---|---|
| Subregion | France > Bordeaux > Right Bank > St Emilion |
| Colour | Red |
| Type | Still |
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Medium garnet-brick colored, the 1985 Cheval Blanc sashays out of the glass with provocative notes of sandalwood, cinnamon stick, cardamom, dried lavender and wilted roses over a core of new leather, cigar box, prunes, raisin cake and dusty soil. Medium-bodied, soft and silken textured, it has tons of mature, melt-in-your-mouth flavors and a very long exotic spice-laced finish. Drink Date 2018 - 2038
This bottle was added to make up for a disappointing 1990 and showed extremely well. Lovely breadth. Wonderful richness. Aromatic with minerals and lead pencils. Great freshness. Great balance. Sweet but very lively. Long. Very luscious. Very Cheval.
This has always been one of the best Cheval Blancs and here it simply hypnotized the audience of diners at The Square. A slight tawny rim. The nose is nothing less than captivating with touches of wild strawberry, espresso, Morello and mint that is just so seamless. The palate is brilliantly balanced with that natural sense of beauty that is so intoxicating. Fabulous. Tasted October 2007.
